How far is Columbia, MD from Springdale, MD?
The driving distance from Columbia, MD to Springdale, MD is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Springdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Springdale.
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Start on MD 108 West: Clarksville, Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Pike
1031 ft · 19 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Continue on Clarksville Pike
565 ft · 26 sec · Clarksville Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South: Columbia, Town Center
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 32 East: Fort Meade
1957 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Shaker Drive, Eden Brook Drive
551 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patuxent Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Patuxent Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Washington
3124 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
2482 ft · 33 sec · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 704 West: Martin Luther King Jr Highway, Glenarden
1084 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 704 South: Glenarden, Martin Luther King Jr Highway
543 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
2769 ft · 53 sec · Martin Luther King Jr. Highway
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Turn left onto Whitfield Chapel Road
1088 ft · 43 sec · Whitfield Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ardmore Road
780 ft · 25 sec · Ardmore Road
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Turn right
30 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Ardwick Ardmore Road
3210 ft · 2 min · Ardwick Ardmore Road
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Turn left onto Heidi Lane
860 ft · 38 sec · Heidi Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heidi Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Springdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Columbia and Clear near Springdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Springdale?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Columbia and 15.3 miles from Springdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Columbia and Clear near Springdale.
Stop Ideas Near West Laurel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
The John Wilson Building
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Laurel.
New Carrollton station
BWI Rail Station
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).
#1 Columbia
Columbia is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2403800, -76.8394200 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springdale
Springdale is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.9376100, -76.8388600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springdale (-76.83886, 38.93761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.53 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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